A/N: Alright guys, Chapter 3 will take Lois and Clark to a place that will be very familiar to everyone. No, I didn't mean that! *sly grin* Read on! Thanks to my wonderful beta, HanaKT, for helping me with this one. I really appreciate your willingness to beta my stories. I think I can safely say that my Muse is definitely awake! Yayy!! Please R&R. Thanks!:D:D

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Chapter 3: Come Fly with Me

Previously:

Clark was so pleased by her actions and her acceptance that he pulled her closer and kissed her back. He had more to say, but it could wait for a little while.

Lois loved kissing him. I have the best of both of them. Clark the man who loves me and who would do anything for me, and the Blur, the mysterious man who single-handedly is saving the world, making it a better place because that's the kind of man he is. She pulled back after a moment and looked into his eyes. I am one lucky woman, very lucky indeed. She could see he had more to say, but she stopped him with another kiss.

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Now that they were kissing again, Lois was beginning to think she could easily become addicted to kissing Clark. He was so damn good at it.

Clark, on the other hand, was torn. He knew they couldn't make love, not only because of his heritage, but because Lois needed to know everything before she decided to take that next step if at all. As much as he wanted to continue kissing her, and he did, he was the first to pull back. He rested his forehead against hers and tried to control his breathing as well as other parts of his body.

Lois opened her eyes and tried to focus. Her brain slowly started to accept the fact that Clark had rejected her. "Why did you stop?" She couldn't believe he didn't want her.

"You know why. We need to talk."

"Don't you want me?"

He touched her cheek. "Of course, I want you, Lois. It's just …"

"What, what is it? Tell me."

"You need to know everything about me." He sighed. "We should leave here. I want to continue my story and I wanted to show you something. It's important. Please trust me."

She touched his cheek. "I do trust you Clark. Don't ever doubt that and there isn't anything you could tell me that would change how I feel about you. I admit I was hurt at first because I thought you didn't trust me, but I know that's not the case."

Clark smiled, amazed at her. He couldn't help it. He smoothed her hair away from her cheek and pushed it behind her ear. Then, he pulled the cape tighter around her. "Go on, go get dressed and we'll leave. You're going to need a few more articles of clothing where we're going."

"But can't you just whisk me back to the farm. The party's probably over by now. I really don't want to put that dress back on. It was murder getting into and out of it."

"Sure. Get the dress and then we'll leave."

"Great, I'll be right back," Lois said. She couldn't help but get excited about flying with Clark again. I wonder if we can go a little slower this time. It happened so fast the first time that I couldn't see anything at all.

Clark watched her go and wondered if he was doing the right thing. If I introduce her to Jor-El and he can see how much she means to me, then maybe he'll back off and stop trying to force me to exclude Lois from my life. It's just not in me to let her go. She's like breathing to me, like the sun and water. I need her in my life and I won't give her up. I can't.

"Clark, I'm ready. Could you fly a little slower when we go back? I'd like to see a little of the skyline this time."

"Ok, I can go a little slower, but not much." He looked down at himself. "I should probably change too." Clark twirled for a moment or two and then there he stood in his 'Blur' outfit.

"Wow!" Lois was shocked. "Clark?" She blinked and shook her head not quite believing what she had just seen.

Clark chuckled. He picked her up then and they flew out the window. He slowed down for just a minute. Lois looked down and her eyes were huge. It was a truly beautiful night. She would never forget this moment. She turned and smiled at Clark and he was grinning from ear to ear. She couldn't help herself. She pulled her arms tighter around his neck and kissed him.

Clark really slowed down then. He pulled her closer and kissed her with everything that he was feeling. I never want this moment to end. But sure enough just a few moments later, they landed at the farm. He could see all the party guests had left. I hadn't realized that Lois and I had talked for hours. As soon as they landed, Lois ran upstairs to change into some jeans, a very heavy sweater, snow boots, hat, gloves and a very heavy parka. He had told her it was very cold where they were going. Where is he taking me and why is it so important? I guess I'll find out soon enough. He knows I would go to the ends of the earth with him as long as we're together.

She was finally dressed and came downstairs. "Clark, I'm ready. Aren't you going to change?"

"No, Lois. I'm fine. The cold doesn't affect me like it does you. I'll be alright. Let's go!"

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They were in the air in moments and Lois could sense the direction they were travelling. "Clark, we're flying north aren't we? Where are you taking me, or do I know?" Lois' memories and her dreams were coming back about a white ice palace in the far north.

"Yes, Lois, you've been there before. It's the Fortress of Solitude. It's a replica of my home planet Krypton. It was built several years after I found out the truth about myself."

Lois sighed. "I understand why you couldn't tell me Clark, but it still hurts that you just lied to me by not verifying what I had seen."

"I'm sorry, Lois, but at the time, I thought it best you not know. It just never seemed to be the right time for me to tell you. Can you forgive me?"

She didn't take long in answering him. "Yes, Clark, I forgive you," she said, but she couldn't help giving him a stern look. She turned his face to look at her. "No more secrets, Mr. Kent, got it?"

"Aye, aye, sailor," Clark said grinning at her.

"Haha! You slay me, Kent."

Clark laughed and looked down. "Lois, we're here."

Lois just stared at the most beautiful thing she had ever seen. It was snowing and cold, but she could feel the heat coming from Clark, and she didn't feel quite as cold as she thought she would. He had also put the cape around her for extra warmth.

Clark landed inside the fortress and set Lois down. He held her from behind with the cape around her. "Are you warm enough?"

She nodded her head yes, still in a bit of a shock at seeing the Fortress again.

"Kal-El?" It was Jor-El.

"What was that? Clark? Who is that?" Lois asked amazed at hearing a voice coming from nowhere.

"It's my father. He's an AI."

"Artificial Intelligence? A computer? That's amazing."

"Why have you brought her here, Kal-El?" Jor-El asked.

"Father, I wanted you to meet Lois. She's everything to me, Father, and I won't give her up."

"Clark, I don't understand," Lois said confused and a little hurt by their conversation.

"Kal-El, I thought you understood," Jor-El said trying to get through to his son.

"I understand completely, Father," Clark said as he turned and looked into Lois' eyes. "She's a part of me. I need her in my life." He sighed. There must be a way to get through to him. "Father, I know this is hard for you to grasp, but I know you loved my mother."

There seemed to be a moment's pause. "That is not the issue," Jor-El said sternly.

"It is the issue, Father. You can't expect me to live my life, be a hero, and not have any love in my life. Earth is my home now. I love all humans, but I love this woman, Lois Lane, more than all the others. She will be in my life."

As Lois watched the scene unfold before her, she couldn't stop the tears that filled her eyes. I understand now why he brought me here. His father doesn't want me in his life. He doesn't want Clark to put anyone else above all the others, so he won't show any weakness or special favors toward anyone, but love isn't a weakness, far from it. She put her arms around his waist and held him tight. She knew Clark would know what to say to convince his father. She had every faith in him.

Suddenly, lights started flashing and the Fortress suddenly went dark.

"Clark, what happened?" Lois asked looking around.

"I'm not sure. Father, can you hear me?" Something wasn't right. "Father?"

TBC!

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A/N: Humm, I had a different idea when I brought them to the Fortress, but the Muse took me in a another direction. We'll see what happens next. Thanks for reading. Reviews are love! :D